Pennsylvania Auto Dealers

Your Pennsylvania dealers applaud any and all efforts aimed at reducing and even eliminating drunk driving. That’s why we’d like to introduce you to the Pennsylvania Driving Under the Influence Association, or PADUI.

The PADUI Association is an organization that “is working to address the DUI problem in all of its many stages – from prevention to enforcement up to, and including, adjudication and rehabilitation.” To do this, the organization provides information, training and support to the cause of eliminating the problem of drunk driving.

This important organization began in 1979. It is a non-profit organization that works with such entities as PennDOT and Pennsylvania’s Highway Safety program which addresses problems like DUI awareness, speeding, aggressive driving and the overall safety of drivers and pedestrians on the state’s roads and highways. The PADUI Association accomplishes its goals through various certification workshops, classes and other activities designed to spread the awareness of the dangers that drunk drivers cause to others.

Your Doylestown area Toyota dealer encourages you to become a member of the PADUI Association. As a member, you receive newsletters and access to quarterly meetings which often include expert guest speakers and updates on local developments. It’s important to become part of the solution to a problem that could potentially affect each and every one of us.

The representatives at your used car dealer Pennsylvania are excited about Sunday’s Super Bowl. That’s because the Steelers have the opportunity to become the most successful franchise in NFL history. Maybe that’s why Pittsburgh Steelers fans are unlike any other.

Nick Neupauer is a perfect example of a hardcore Steelers fan. When it was time to take the garter off his new bride at his wedding reception in 1994, Neupauer pulled a Terry Bradshaw doll out from his sleeve and a Terrible Towel from the other sleeve. The DJ then began playing the Steelers’ fight song. For Super Bowl XXX, he entered a Toughman competition in an effort to win tickets to the big game.

These stories are not unique for Pittsburgh fans, either. “I feel that sometimes we’re the heartbeat of the city,” said James Farrior, the linebacker for the Steelers. After the town won the 1979 World Series, the steel mills began shutting down and there was a sense of sadness throughout the region. That’s when fans turned to the Steelers for something to cheer for.

Your used car dealer Pennsylvania will give you something else to cheer for. Whether the Steelers win on Sunday or not, you can get a great deal on a new or pre-owned car at your Media area Pontiac dealer.

Since Sunday’s “big game” involves the Pittsburgh Steelers, your PA auto dealers are excited. As such, we’d like to offer some facts about the Super Bowl to give our readers a stronger appreciation for the annual event.

• Dallas, San Francisco and Pittsburgh have each won the Super Bowl five times. If Pittsburgh wins on Sunday, Pittsburgh will be the most successful team in NFL history in terms of Super Bowl wins.
• Buffalo has lost the Super Bowl four years in a row.
• Willie Parker holds the record for the longest run in a Super Bowl. He ran for 75 yards in Super Bowl XL.
• Kurt Warner set a Super Bowl record in 2000 by passing for 414 yards.
• Three people have won Super Bowl rings as both coaches and players. They are Mike Ditka, Tom Flores and Tony Dungy.
• The first Super Bowl occurred in 1967 and pitted the Green Bay Packers against the Kansas City Chiefs. The Packers won with a score of 35-10.
• The Green Bay Packers also won Super Bowl II by defeating the Oakland Raiders 33-14. More than 75,500 people attended the event.

After the Super Bowl, visit your Springfield area Pontiac dealer and celebrate with a new car!

If you’re going to watch the Super Bowl on Sunday, why not join your PA car dealers in rooting for the Pittsburgh Steelers? There are several reasons to root for the Steelers. Here are just five of those reasons.

1. The Steelers have the chance to become the most successful team in NFL history. If they win on Sunday, they will have six Super Bowl rings to the team’s name.
2. The Cardinals have too many fans that simply jumped on their bandwagon.
3. The Steelers have Hines Ward. You can tell Ward loves to play football in the NFL and he’s just happy to be on the field. In the days when pro football players seem like they are just “in it for the money,” players like Ward are a refreshing reminder of why we like the game.
4. If the Steelers win, there’s a good chance that Arizona’s Matt Leinart will be benched for another season. Who wouldn’t like to see that?
5. Kurt Warner. Who wants to see this guy win another Super Bowl MVP? It was annoying enough the last time he won one. It’ll be 10 times worse if he wins again.

These five reasons to root for the Steelers come from a column written by Steven Fernandez for the New Mexico Daily Lobo.

If the Steelers win on Sunday, come to your Glenside area Toyota dealer and celebrate with us! We’ll be glad to meet some fellow Steelers fans who want a great deal on a new or certified car.

Your Conshohocken area Toyota dealer is excited to offer the 2009 Camry hybrid as part of its regular inventory. It’s not only one of the best hybrids on the market today, it’s also one of the top vehicles in the industry. Recently, a reviewer from the Detroit News had the pleasure of taking the 2009 Camry hybrid for a test drive. Here are some of the good things he had to say in his review.

One of the main things the reviewer appreciated about the 2009 Camry hybrid was that “you quickly forget it’s a hybrid while driving.” Luckily, that’s not because you can see the fuel indicator move towards “Empty” with each push of the accelerator. With 187 horsepower, this model actually feels like a fuel-powered car but it still gets more than 30 miles to the gallon.

The reviewer also appreciates the Synergy Drive badges around the hybrid version of the Camry that differentiates it from its fuel-powered counterpart. But these and other little nuances help the driver “see the world through emerald-colored lenses.” As such, the attachment to the hybrid version of the 2009 Camry is “not visual, they’re emotional.”

See what this reviewer is talking about. Visit your New Jersey Toyota dealer today and get behind the wheel of a 2009 Toyota Camry hybrid. You’ll be attached within seconds!

Now that President Barack Obama is in office and making decisions, your PA auto dealers would like to discuss one of his new policies that will directly affect the auto industry.

At a time when the auto industry is struggling and asking for billions of dollars in bailout money, President Obama is signing stricter legislation in terms of fuel-efficiency standards. One thing he wants to do is make it easier for “states such as California to adopt tougher fuel-efficiency rules than the federal standard,” according to this article in the Associated Press. One way to accomplish this goal is to have the Environmental Protection Agency to “take a second look at decisions denying permission for states to have the higher standards.”

“America will not be held hostage to dwindling resources,” President Obama told a gathering at the White House. He went on to say that the federal government will work with the states instead of against them.

I’m sure there isn’t a single person reading this blog that can disagree with the need to make automobiles more fuel-efficient and reduce our dependence on foreign oil. But is this the right time to make such sweeping legislation? Your Newtown Square area Pontiac dealers and your PA auto dealers want to know what you think. Leave your thoughts and comments below.

Getting a smog check for your car can be a worrisome task. If you have an older car, you never know if it’s going to pass or if it will need a ton of repairs. Even a newer car needs to get a smog check every few years. Your Pennsylvania dealers want to take some of the guesswork out of getting a smog check in the state. Here are some facts you should know.

• Pennsylvania requires an emission test on your vehicle each year.
• If your car needs repairs to pass the test, you are responsible for the repairs. You will not be charged for the second inspection as long as it is done within 30 days at the same inspection station.
• If your car fails the second inspection, you are eligible for a one-year waiver as long as you can prove you did at least $150 of repairs.
• The emissions inspection is typically due at the same time or before your annual safety inspection.
• New cars with less than 5000 may be exempt from a required inspection. Check with your local county regulations for more information.

If you’re not sure if your car will pass the safety or emissions inspections, why not just invest in a new car at your Glenside area Toyota dealer? That way, you’ll know you’re “good to go” for several years without worrying about repair costs to bring your car up to code.

At your used car dealer Pennsylvania, we know how hard it is to find a good mechanic. Finding a trustworthy mechanic is as difficult as finding a doctor or plumber. Luckily, there are some things you can do to make the process easier and less worrisome. Here are some tips from your used car dealer Pennsylvania to help you find a mechanic that you can trust.

1. Ask your friends and family. Word-of-mouth is the most effective form of advertising. So if your friend or family member is satisfied with the mechanic they use, it’s likely a good sign that the mechanic is honest, reliable and fair.
2. Look for qualifications and certifications. Most certified mechanics have their qualifications and certifications posted in their facility. The American Automobile Association (AAA) and the National Institute for Automobile Service Excellence (ASE) are the two main certifications to look for.
3. Ask about the warranty they provide. If they only offer a 30-day warranty, be suspicious. A six month warranty is very good, but they are not likely. Most reputable mechanics offer a 90-day warranty on parts and labor.
4. Look online for reviews and comments. Type in the name of various mechanic shops and your city in a search engine and you’ll likely get results that include what people who have used that facility are saying.

Follow these tips and your own gut feeling about the mechanics you visit and you’ll find one that you can trust. Of course, you can always bring your car to the service garage of your Media area Pontiac dealer for an honest and qualified mechanic.

There has been a lot of discussion about the dangers of talking or texting on your cell phone while driving. Your GMC-Pontiac-Buick dealers want to reiterate those words and tell you about some things that lawmakers are trying to do to solve the problem.

A recent article in the Evening Sun discussed two House members trying to ban texting and talking while driving. Representative Eugene DePasquale wants to ban texting while driving and Representative Josh Shapiro wants to ban hand-held cell phones. Those pieces of legislation died last term, but both representatives planned to reintroduce similar bills during this session.

“I do believe we’re going to make some progress on driver safety,” said Representative DePasquale. According to Representative Shapiro, legislation like this will “save lives on our roadways by simply disconnecting Pennsylvania drivers from their hand-held cell phones.”

These representatives are not the only people trying to get something done about talking, texting and driving. The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration has said that cell phones are one of the most common distractions for drivers and they have led to several accidents, injuries and fatalities.

Your Media area Pontiac dealer agrees that drivers should be as responsible as possible when they are behind the wheel. If that means putting down their cell phone, so be it.

Your PA car dealers want to congratulate the Toyota Motor Company as it is on the threshold of ending the 77-year reign of General Motors. Toyota isn’t putting GM out of business, but it may be taking the title of the “Biggest Automaker in the World” away from the domestic car manufacturer.

The sales figures for Toyota are due at 9 a.m. EST on January 21. Officials unofficially announce the preliminary figures report that Toyota sold about 628,000 more vehicles than General Motors in 2008.

The news probably couldn’t come at a worse time for domestic automakers in general. The Big Three are trying to secure federal funds for a bailout due to their tough financial dilemmas. They are also laying people off and losing a battle against companies like Toyota that have been making changes in their lineups in order to compete in a changing industry.

“Whether Toyota finishes ahead of GM or behind of GM, it’s not our objective to surpass them,” said the vice president of communications for Toyota’s U.S. sales. “It means nothing to customers. The goal is to be the number one company with each customer.”

That’s exactly what Toyota is striving to do – be number one in the hearts of its customers. That’s why you should visit your Doylestown area Toyota dealer today and see how they can satisfy you!